The future graphic designer needs to be visionary, informed, responsible and technically adaptable. This course is designed to support your development in these areas through critical thinking, practical skills and creative exploration.
Designed for ambitious creatives, this course helps you develop a diverse set of graphic design skills and build a distinctive portfolio. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your confidence and professional understanding to pursue roles in established studios or explore your own design ventures.
Comprehensive design foundation: gain practical experience with essential design principles across multiple areas, including branding, advertising, information design, editorial and web design, typography, motion graphics and UI/UX.
Creative ownership: take charge of your learning by selecting projects that align with your passions, honing your skills and shaping your own perspective on design.
Portfolio development: build a standout portfolio that showcases your skills and creativity, helping you clearly define and pursue your individual career goals.
Why you should study this course
Graphic designers use visual communication to shape how people see and understand the world. Graphic design isn’t just about making things look good – it’s about communicating ideas, solving problems and connecting with people. This course will help you develop your creative voice while building the skills and confidence to work in today’s fast-changing design industry.
Explore and experiment: you’ll be encouraged to explore ideas through experimentation with both digital and hands-on design methods. The course creates a supportive environment where you can test ideas, take creative risks and discover new ways of working while developing your own style as a designer.
Develop industry awareness: gain insight into the creative industries through project-based learning, guest speakers, studio visits and opportunities to develop your portfolio. These experiences help you understand how graphic design works in professional environments and prepare you for future careers or further study.
Build strong design skills: you’ll develop practical design skills using industry-standard tools and techniques. Through practice, feedback and iteration, you’ll learn how to craft thoughtful, well-designed outcomes across digital and physical media.
Think critically about design: graphic designers need to understand the world around them. You’ll learn how to research ideas, ask questions and analyse information so you can make informed design decisions and respond to real-world challenges.
Communicate through storytelling: design has the power to inform, inspire and influence people. You’ll learn how to use visual storytelling and design thinking to communicate ideas clearly and create meaningful connections with audiences.
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This course has a common first year.
The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.
Year One Modules
Designer
User
Co-Creator
Maker
Year Two Modules
Design Activism: Start a Revolution
Design Strategy: Transform with Insight
Design Experience: Lead with Empathy
Design Systems: Build a World
Sandwich Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
Final Year
Design Position: Take a Stance
Design Innovation: Create Dangerously
Design Agency: Together as One
Design Identity: Own your Future
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
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Overall grade of Merit in the T Level Qualification in any subject.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £20800* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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